Author Archives: Joel

Upgrading my PC to a solid state drive

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Joel

It’s been almost two years since we bought and put together the new home PC. In that time, we have heavily used the PC in all the ways you can imagine. We’re now running out of internal storage space– time … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Joel
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12 Angry Men (1957)

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Joel

So, continuing in my tradition of watching and catching up on classic films that I missed for various reasons, I recently requested 12 Angry Men. It’s a 1957 film with an all-star cast, directed by famed director Sidney Lumet. It’s … Continue reading →

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We visited the Liberty Science Center this year

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Joel

My wife was working this past Saturday, so I took the kids to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. While Josh and I have been here at least twice, this was Lily’s first time. We got there around 11am, … Continue reading →

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Purchased Pacific Rim on Blu-ray

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Joel

I admit it’s not the most thought-provoking film out there, but the scenes of robots fighting monsters? Totally worth the price of admission.

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Cub Scouts Popcorn Show N Sell this weekend

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Joel

2nd year in a row for us — Cub Scout Pack 53 Show N Sell at our local Wawa. Josh is aiming to be in the list of top sellers so he can throw a pie in my face come … Continue reading →

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Abby’s 3rd birthday party

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Joel

My niece recently celebrated her 3rd birthday party. My sister and her husband organized a very well thought out scavenger hunt as part of a Dora the Explorer birthday party theme. Josh and Lily had a lot of fun running … Continue reading →

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Extended family dinner at Kochi Indian restaurant

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Joel

Earlier this year, Delhi 6, an Indian restaurant that we often frequented for dinner in town, recently closed down. Recently, it was announced that a new south Indian restaurant would reopen in its place, featuring both north and south Indian … Continue reading →

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Joel

Sequel to popular children’s animated film comes out, and you think we adults/parents can escape? I try my best to avoid the Pokemon madness, but you have to pick your battles. That’s why I’d rather watch Cloudy with a Chance … Continue reading →

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10th wedding anniversary weekend

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Joel

Friday was our actual 10 year wedding anniversary date. We had planned to take the day off and relax. We didn’t know exactly where, but the day was free. We could go see a movie, go to NYC to see … Continue reading →

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